Mike Bamiloye

Mike Abayomi Bamiloye (born 13 April 1960) is a Nigerian film actor, dramatist, producer and director.[1] He is a Drama Evangelist, Founder and President of Mount Zion Faith Ministries[2][3][4] and Mount Zion Television.

Michael Abayomi Bamiloye (MAB)
Born	13 April 1960 Ilesa, Osun, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Evangelist actor filmmaker producer director dramatist
Years active	1985–present
Known for	Christian Drama
Spouse(s)	Gloria Bamiloye
Children	Joshua mike-bamiloye Damilola mike-bamiloye Darasimi mike-bamiloye

Early life

Mike was born on April 13, 1960 at Ilesa, a town in Osun State southwestern Nigeria but hails from ijebu-Jesa in Osun State.[5] He lost his mother when he was 4 years old. His elder sister, Pastor. Mrs Felicia Adepeju Adesiyan looked after him till when he was old enough to look after himself He was trained at Divisional Teachers’ Training College at Ipetumodu where he began his career. He founded Mount Zion on August 5, 1985.[6] His debut drama, titled Hell in Conference was staged at the National Christian Teachers Conference in 1986 at Ilesa in Osun State.[7] He has featured, produced and directed several Nigerian gospel films over the years.[8]

Personal life

In August 5, 1985 his proposal was accepted by Mrs Gloria Bamiloye which marks the beginning of their ministry (Mount Zion). He is married to Gloria Bamiloye, a Nigerian film actress and evangelist, with children (Damilola, Joshua, and Darasimi Mike-Bamiloye).[9]

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Notes	Ref(s)
	Apoti Eri
1992	Agbara nla 1-4	as Isawuru
2005	The Haunting Shadows 1
2005	The Haunting Shadows 2
2005	The Haunting Shadows 3			[10]
2006	The Forgotten Ones 1-4
2008	One Careless Night 1-5
	The Ultimate Power 1-4
	The Foundation
	Broken Pitchers
	Wounded Heart
	Captive of the Mighty
	Asise Nla
	The Gods Are Dead
2013	Journey in circle	Akande's father
	Abejoye 1, 2 and 3
	Shackles 1 & 2
2020	The Train (The journey of faith)
2021	Abejoye season 4	as Abejoye

See also

• List of Yoruba people

References

1. "Biography of Mike Bamiloye". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
2. "Biography of Mike Bamiloye". New Watch Times. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
3. "Biography of Mike Bamiloye". (www.gospelfilmsng.com)
4. "Complete List of Mount Zion Movies". (www.gospelfilmsng.com)
5. "Evangelist Mike Bamiloye warns Nigerians over fraudsters impersonating him". DailyPost Nigeria. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
6. "Dad is a great cook— Mike Bamiloye's son". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 28 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
7. "Adeboye urges Nollywood actors to seek supernatural help". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
8. "How we moved from church drama to movies –Bamiloye". Daily Independent, Nigerian Newspaper. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
9. "I can't stop calling my husband brother mike-Gloria Bamiloye". Punchng.com. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
10. "The Haunting Shadows 3".